🌱 Women's Voices For Civil Rights Exhibit + DoD Project Investment

Good morning, Marietta! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around. High: 90 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The Marietta History Center is hosting the "Women's Voices for Civil Rights" exhibit from Thursday, Aug. 11 through Sep. 8. The exhibit is part of the Kennesaw State University's Museum of History and Holocaust Education series. The exhibit has been funded through the Breman Foundation of Atlanta. (Cobb County Courier)
2. Lockheed Martin is reportedly pursuing a project that could bring 3,000 jobs to its Marietta facility. The jobs would be over the course of a 20-year period. The jobs would be through a $1.6 billion investment through the Department of Defense's high-impact aerospace defense project. The project would potentially create the next generation of military aircraft. (Cobb County Courier)
3. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Marietta properties tp hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Marietta Patch)

Today in Marietta:

• New Teachers Report At Marietta High School (8:00 AM)
• Completely Unchained: A Van Halen Tribute At Strand Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Square Farmers and Artisans Market is the perfect location to find fresh produce and fresh flowers. The market operates from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each weekend. (Visit Marietta GA via Instagram)
• The Marietta Police Department explains how natural surveillance can deter theft. Remove obstructions to allow neighbors to view suspicious activity. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The City of Marietta is currently hiring. Click to view a full list of open positions and apply today. (City of Marietta)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.